Diane S. McMahon, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Sociology
Humanities 48
301-784-5306
https://allegany.edu/sociology/index.html
This program provides the student with the first two years of college work towards
the bachelor's degree in sociology from a four-year college or university. It also
offers students an opportunity to attain the knowledge and skills necessary for work
opportunities in a variety of social service agencies, institutions, and organizations.
This is a transfer program and is designed to enable students to transfer to a four-year
college or university. Check with your advisor and the Advising Center staff as soon
as possible to ensure specific course transferability.
Successful completion of this program qualifies a student to apply for an Associate
of Science degree in Arts and Sciences - Area of Concentration in Sociology.
Required Sociology Courses
| SOC-101 | Introduction to Sociology |
Required General Courses
| ENG-101 | English Composition I |
| ENG-102 or English Elective |
English Composition II or English Elective |
| MATH-102 or MATH-109 |
College Algebra or Probability and Statistics |
| PSYC-101 | General Psychology |
| SPCH-101 | Speech Communication |
Required Elective Courses
Please consult with your advisor or the Advising Center staff for selecting appropriate elective courses for graduation.
Electives - 12 credits
Humanities Elective - 6 credits
Lab Science Electives - 7 credits
Physical Activity Elective - 2 credits
Social and Behavioral Science Electives - 6 credits
Sociology Electives - 9 credits
SOCIOLOGY
AREA OF CONCENTRATION
PREPARATION FOR TRANSFER
| FIRST SEMESTER | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| Elective 1 | 3 |
| English 101 (English Composition I) | 3 |
| Mathematics 102 or 109 (College Algebra or Probability and Statistics) | 3 |
| Sociology 101 (Introduction to Sociology) | 3 |
| Speech 101 (Speech Communication) | 3 |
| Total: | 15 |
| SECOND SEMESTER | |
| Elective 1 | 3 |
| English 102 (English Composition II) or English Elective | 3 |
| Psychology 101 (General Psychology) | 3 |
| Social and Behavioral Science Elective 2 | 3 |
| Sociology Elective 3 | 3 |
| Total: | 15 |
| THIRD SEMESTER | |
| Elective 1 | 3 |
| Humanities Elective | 3 |
| Laboratory Science Elective 4 | 4 |
| Physical Activity | 1 |
| Social and Behavioral Science Elective 2 | 3 |
| Sociology Elective 3 | 3 |
| Total: | 17 |
| FOURTH SEMESTER | |
| Elective 1 | 3 |
| Humanities Elective | 3 |
| Physical Activity | 1 |
| Science Elective 4 | 3 |
| Sociology Elective 3 | 3 |
| Total: | 13 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 60 |
1 Consult your advisor or Advising Center staff for appropriate courses.
2 Courses must be completed from two different Social and Behavioral Science disciplines.
3 Students need to complete three courses from these courses: Sociology 102, 203, 205,
207, and 211.
4 Science electives must include one lab science. Some transfer institutions may require
an additional lab science; therefore consult your advisor or Advising Center staff
to ensure the science elective requirements at your transfer institution are met.
NOTE: All courses specifically identified by course number are graduation requirements for this program.
